as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
Prep in Your Step From a timeless trench to a colorful polo, preppy staples are the perfect match for this pointy-toed pair of Michael Kors oxfords.
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Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Sport references with nylon track jackets, trenches and outerwear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Toss it under a blazer or trench with jeans for a sleek fall outfit, or go casual with sweats and sneakers on a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Throw on your trench, pick a great nail shape, and let the chocolate be the accessory.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
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Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Sport references with nylon track jackets, trenches and outerwear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Toss it under a blazer or trench with jeans for a sleek fall outfit, or go casual with sweats and sneakers on a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Throw on your trench, pick a great nail shape, and let the chocolate be the accessory.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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However, Tadashi Yanai, owner of the course and the Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo, has filed a lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc (MLP), which owns 22,000 acres of land and the Honokohau ditch system that provides water for the area.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Exhibitors will include companies that specialize in HVAC, electrical systems, windows, doors, roofing or gutters, according to a press release from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Milwaukee.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Remove standing water around homes, such as in flowerpots, buckets and gutters.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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